X-ray crystal structure of the B component of Hemolysin BL from Bacillus cereus.

ABSTRACT: Bacillus cereus Hemolysin BL enterotoxin, a ternary complex of three proteins, is the causative agent of food poisoning and requires all three components for virulence. The X-ray structure of the binding domain of HBL suggests that it may form a pore similar to other soluble channel forming proteins. A putative pathway of pore formation is discussed.

SUBMITTER: Madegowda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3220058 | biostudies-literature | 2008 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature